AFL Lions vs Swans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 22, 2025
Last updated: Aug 8, 2025, 5:34AM | Published: Aug 6, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Lions vs Swans Round 22 DFS contest starts at 4:15pm AEST on August 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 22.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD, RK) | $17,970 | 118.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL, RK/FWD) | $6,290 | 60.6 | 9.6 |
| Fade | Dayne Zorko (BL, DEF) | $14,550 | 87.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buller (SYD, FWD) | $6,000 | 52 | 8.7 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
DEF (Defender)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dayne Zorko (BL) | $14,550 | 87.7 | 6 |
| Value | Darcy Gardiner (BL) | $6,000 | 49.8 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Jaspa Fletcher (BL) | $12,310 | 78.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Lewis Melican (SYD) | $6,000 | 47.9 | 8 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Dunkley (BL) | $15,490 | 102.9 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sam Marshall (BL) | $6,000 | 52 | 8.7 |
| Fade | Hugh McCluggage (BL) | $15,170 | 96.4 | 6.4 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Reville (BL) | $6,000 | 51.6 | 8.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zac Bailey (BL) | $11,990 | 76.9 | 6.4 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL) | $6,290 | 60.6 | 9.6 |
| Fade | Cam Rayner (BL) | $10,870 | 75 | 6.9 |
| Cheapie | Jack Buller (SYD) | $6,000 | 52 | 8.7 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $17,970 | 118.2 | 6.6 |
| Value | Henry Smith (BL) | $6,290 | 60.6 | 9.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Lions vs Swans Round 22 teams, consider starting with a value player like Henry Smith. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Brodie Grundy is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jack Buller.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dayne Zorko is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Lions vs Swans slate closes at 4:15pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
As with all AFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven AFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the AFL Lions vs Swans Round 22 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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